Our July walk didn’t feel very summery today as three brave women and a dog set off from Beechern Wood car park on a very wet afternoon! We walked across a soggy Whitemoor. As we approached Puttles Bridge, a family of Stonechats were calling and we stopped to have a look at these. We paused at the bridge so Libby could have a paddle and … Continue reading July Walk 2023
On Thursday evening, sixteen members met at Woodside Gardens with four patient helpers from Lymington Croquet Club for a very enjoyable couple of hours. The stormy-looking clouds stayed far enough away for us to remain dry, although some of us tried to blame the wind for our dodgy shots! We were divided into teams of four, switched about after each round, and played three rounds. … Continue reading Croquet at Lymington Thursday 13th July
This was a packed evening with five guests, again with the pleasure of having Jude Vaughan, the National President of New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes with us. There were lots of sign-up sheets and a display of Hampshire WI Activities. Find out more information about these events here Evelyn’s presented Elaine with a Rose plant to thank her for being our President for the … Continue reading July Meeting 2023
Our next meeting is Monday 10th July 2023 Monthly Meeting with speaker Joanna Foat: “The Lumberjills – Britain’s Forgotten Army”. Brockenhurst Village Hall arrival from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Joanna has written several books on her subject and will have some for sale on Monday. Guests are most welcome to attend. Please contact us for more information. There will also be a raffle at Monday’s meeting. The … Continue reading July Activities
Brockenhurst WI has had another busy month with lots of activities for all: Our monthly meeting was an interesting and busy one! You can read about it here. Lunch Club This months Lunch club was at The Turfcutters, East Boldre. We were sat outside which was pleasant but there a bit a chill when a breeze passed through. We were once again delighted to be … Continue reading June Round-Up
On Friday 9th June, eight ladies spent a very productive afternoon with Ann Hessey, who skilfully demonstrated tea-bag folding origami cards. We all produced delightfully colourful cards, once we had managed to fold up tiny squares of paper, not so easy for some of us with clumsy fingers (me). We were all very pleased with our cards, and were surprised that it didn’t us too … Continue reading June Craft Group Activities
Sway WI hosted the WI Group Quiz with 7 teams taking part. There were 8 rounds of questions from General knowledge, Music, Sporting Nicknames, Nicknames, History, Words, The Natural World, Round Britain and The Last Round. Brockenhurst Red team consisted of Judy, Jayne, Janette, Issy and Elaine Brockenhurst Blue team consisted of – Vicky, Karen, Sue, Pam and Sue. The winner was Sway White. Second … Continue reading Group Quiz Teams
Brockenhurst has joined a network of communities across the UK who are leading the way to tackle throw away plastic at source. The village has been awarded Plastic Free Community status by marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), in recognition of the work it has done to start reducing the impact of single-use plastic on the environment. Greener Brockenhurst & local residents started the campaign … Continue reading Brockenhurst is Awarded ‘Plastic Free Communities’ Status as it Takes Action on Single-Use Plastic
Brockenhurst WI members answered Hampshire WI’s plea to raise money for ACWW by doing a walk and tea in the New Forest. We were joined by Alfie. The Associated Country Women of the World was founded in 1929 to bring together rural women and their organisations all over the world, and in so doing address the challenges they faced as a result of the isolation … Continue reading Walk and Tea in Aid of ACWW
This was a packed evening with guests including Jude Vaughan, the National President of New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes. This was also Evelyn’s first meeting a Brockenhurst WI President, and a great job she did too! Our speakers at this meeting were Tony and Lizzie Gilks who talked about Jewels in the Crown. This was very topical and booked last year, long before we … Continue reading June Meeting
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